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2015 CALENDAR OF NORTHWEST BOATING EVENTS
It’s time to “get out on the water”!
CHECK REGULATIONS AND EVENT UPDATES BEFORE YOU PLAN YOUR TRIP!
DATE:
JANUARY
1 Trailer Tip: Before every trip, visually inspect tires (and spare) & check inflation pressure.
11-15 PORTLAND BOAT SHOW, Portland, OR, otshows.com/pbs
25-29 Washington Sportsman’s Show, Puyallup, WA, otshows.com
27-2/4 SEATTLE BOAT SHOW, Seattle, WA, seattleboatshow.com
FEBRUARY
1 Trailer Tip: Never disconnect the bow safety chain unless the boat is ready to launch.
8-12 Pacific Northwest Sportsmen’s Show, Portland, OR, www.thesportshows.com
19-21 **Roche Harbor Salmon Classic, 360-378-5662, market@rocheharbor.com
25-26 48th Annual LaConner Smelt Derby, LaConner, WA, www.laconnerrotary.org
MARCH
1 Trailer Tip: Secure the bow of the boat with a separate tie to the trailer to eliminate bouncing.
2-5 Central Oregon Sportsmen’s Show, Redmond, OR, www.thesportshows.com
18 **Everett Blackmouth Derby, Bayside Marine, 425-501-4024, wowoody1@yahoo.com
6-9 Anacortes Spring Boat Show, Anacortes, WA anacortesboatshow.com
9-12 Tacoma Boat Show
APRIL
1 Trailer Tip: Tilt the tongue jack to the up position before driving down the road.
8 Northwest Bass Challenge, Banks Lake, WA, 509-499-8797
21-23 Daffodil Marine Festival & Parade, Tacoma, WA, BENRIC@COMCAST.NET
28-30 Crab Seafood & Wine Festival, Clatsop County Fairgrounds, Astoria, OR, www.oldoregon.com
MAY
1 Trailer Tip: Inspect the trailer for loose or damaged parts before every trip.
1 Halibut Fishing Season Opens, Ilwaco/Long Beach, WA, www.funbeach.com
6 Opening Day of Boating, Lake Union/Lake Washington, Seattle, WA
7 Kid’s Fishing Derby, Cama Beach State Park, Camano Island, WA, see website
10-11 Olympia Wooden Boat Festival, Percival Landing Boardwalk, Olympia, WA, classicyacht.com
20 Penn Cove Water Festival, Coupeville, WA, 360-678-5434
20-21 Northwest Bass Challenge, Lake Roosevelt, WA, 509-499-8797
N/A Bremerton Boat Show, Bremerton, WA, info@BremertonBoatShow.com, 360-479-6060
21 Surf Perch Derby, Long Beach, WA, 1-800-451-2542
21 Viking Fest, Poulsbo, WA, 360-779-9898
TBD Kitsap Harbor Festival, Bremerton, WA, 360-377-3041, info@kitsapharborfestival.org
27-29 Swiftsure International Yacht Race, Victoria, BC, info@swiftsure.org
JUNE
1 Trailer Tip: Verify proper tongue weight (consult vehicle owner’s manual or your dealer).
3-4 Big Bass Tournament, Potholes/Mardon Resort, russ@limitoutmarine.com
2-4 Edmonds Waaterfront Festival, edmondswaterfrontfestival.com
3-4 Maritime Gig Festival, Gig Harbor, WA, 253-851-6865
N/A Tastin’ n’ Racin’, Lake Sammamish State Park, Issaquah, WA, tastinracin.com
10 Northwest Bass Challenge, Potholes Reservoir, WA, 509-499-8797
N/A USBBA Sprint Boat Racing, St. John, WA, 509-539-9383
16-18 Bell Street Rendezvous, Pier 66, Seattle, WA, 425-467-1719
N/A USBBA Sprint Boat Racing, Tangent, OR, 509-539-9383
JULY
1 Trailer Tip: Confirm that all trailer lights are operational and lenses are not damaged.
1-4 Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival, South Lake Union, Seattle, WA
11-13 **Bellingham Salmon Derby, 360-966-2621, roylentz@zeninternet.com
TBD Portland Wooden Boat Festival, Willamette Sailing Club, Portland, OR, 503-246-5345
11-12 OTC Ilwaco Tuna Classic, Ilwaco, WA, www.funbeach.com
29-30 Aquafest, Lake Stevens, WA, 435-397-2344
TBD **Harbor Marine Salmon Derby, Everett, WA, see website
AUGUST
1 Trailer Tip: Check brake system for pad wear & proper fluid level in master cylinder.
4-6 SeaFair Hydro Weekend, Lake Washington, Seattle, WA, 206-728-0123, info@seafair.com
5 **South King County PSA Salmon Derby, Pt.Defiance, WA, 206-387-9293, twist@sooscreek.com
1-3 Payette Lakes Classic & Wooden Boat Show, Shore Lodge, McCall, ID
12 **Gig Harbor PSA Salmon Derby, 253-297-2121, jeff@zuniga-family.com
TBD USBBA Sprint Boat Racing, Port Angeles, WA, 509-539-9383
18-20 Port of Toledo Wooden Boat Show, Toledo Port Dock, Toledo, OR
19-20 Viking Days, Ballard
25 Free State Parks Day
21-27 WA State International Kite Festival, Long Beach, WA, www.funbeach.com
25-27 Vancouver Wooden Boat Festival, Granville Island, Vancouver, BC Canada
N/A **Vashon Island Pink Salmon Derby, 206-408-7188, gkuhns@koutdoors.com
N/A USBBA Sprint Boat Racing, St. John, WA, 509-539-9383
TBD **Willapa Bay Salmon Derby, Tokeland, WA, dfdbones@aol.com
TBD **Columbia River Fall Salmon Derby, Vancouver, WA, see website
SEPTEMBER
1 Trailer Tip: Tighten all fasteners and torque wheel lug nuts to spec.
8-10 Wooden Boat Festival, Port Townsend, Wa 360-385-3628
9 **Edmonds Coho Derby, 206-920-2468, tdstumpf@yahoo.com
N/A USBBA Sprint Boat Racing Nationals, Port Angeles, WA, 509-539-9383
23-24 **Everett Coho Derby, Everett, WA, 425-923-8405, everettcohoderby@gmail.com
23-24 Northwest Bass Challenge Championship, Tri-Cities, WA, 509-499-8797
OCTOBER
1 Trailer Tip: Check grease seals & check tire pressure before storage.
31 Have a safe and fun Halloween!
NOVEMBER
1 Trailer Tip: Use only tie-downs that are rated for your load, one on the bow, two on the transom.
4-5 **Bayside Marine Salmon Derby, Everett, WA, 425-252-3088, jeff@baysidemarine.com
DECEMBER
1 Trailer Tip: Check for bearing side play on every hub.
11/30-12/2 Friday Harbor Salmon Classic,, 360-317-4161, kevin.klein@amerigas.com
Additional Boating Websites and Activities:
WDFW Fish Hotline: 360-902-2500, fishregs@dfw.wa.gov
WDFW Shellfish Rule Change Hotline: 1-866-880-5431
Washington Tides: saltwatertides.com
River Water Flow & Levels: waterdata.usgs.gov/wa
NOAA Weather: www.weather.gov/index.html
Solunar Table / Moon Phase: www.solunarforecast.com
Seattle Outboard Association: seattltoutboard.org
North American Model Boat Association: namba8.com
Sportsman's Radio Programs and websites:
Fishing/Hunting, Live Radio AM710, Saturdays 6:00am to 8:00am, www.theoutdoorline.com
Fishing/Huntind, Live Radio AM950, Saturdays 6:00am to 8:00am, www.nwwildcountry.com
Coastal Conservation Association, www.ccapnw.org
Puget Sound Anglers, www.pugetsoundanglers.org
Organizations hosting Yacht, Powerboat, Sailing and Fishing Events:
Seattle Yacht Club, Seattle, WA www.seattleyachtclub.org
Seattle Sail & Power Squadron, Seattle, WA 206-323-8504
Greater Victoria Harbour Authorigy, Victoria, B.C. www.victoriaharbour.org
48 North, Sailing News, www.48north.com
Northwest Yachting, Current Events, www.nwyachting.com
Northwest Boating News & Events, nwboatinfo.com
Mardon Resort, 509-346-2651
Marinas with Guest Moorage and Service
Pacific Yachting Guide to Marinas on the B.C. Coast And Washington's Puget Sound: www.boaterbluepages.com
Sun Cruiser West Coast Boating Information for B.C. Coast and Washinton's Puget Sound: www.suncruiser.ca
Boat Racing:
Seattle Oatboard Association: Hydroplane Racing, www.seattleoutboard.com
North American Model Boat Association: Radio Control Racing, www.namba8.com
Classic Thunder Model Boat Racing: www.classicthunder.org
PSFEMBC Model Boat Racing: www.psfastelectrics5.com
Electric RC Unlimiteds: www.e-rcu.com
TRAILER TIPS are recommended to be followed year ‘round and every time you use your trailer.
**Events sponsored by Northwest Salmon Derby Series, produced by NMTA:
northwestsalmonderbyseries.com
To list your events, please e-mail details to info@kingtrailers.com
1-11-2014
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